Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce and Topping
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1 sleeve (approximately 100 g) Ritz crackers, crushed
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60 g grated Parmesan cheese
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115 g unsalted butter, melted
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240 ml sour cream
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1 can (approximately 300 g) cream of chicken soup
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120 ml chicken broth
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 23x33 cm baking dish.
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Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange chicken in the prepared baking dish.
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In a bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
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Evenly spread sour cream over the chicken breasts in the dish.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until smooth. Pour this mixture over the chicken and sour cream layer.
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Sprinkle the prepared Ritz cracker mixture evenly over the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and topping is golden brown.
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Allow casserole to rest for several minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
For even cooking, ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness. If necessary, gently flatten with a meat mallet before seasoning.